According to a report by the Santa Fe New Mexican, Northern New Mexico College (NAIA) head men’s basketball coach and AD Ryan Cordova has been placed on paid administrative leave. NNMC interim president Barbara M. Medina confirmed the disciplinary action to the New Mexican, but declined to elaborate on the matter, saying it was a
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Drill of the Week
In this Dr. Dish drill from Coach Tony Miller, simulate defensive pressure while attacking the basket in this chase drill. Using the Dr. Dish machine away from the basket as a passer. Work on your finishing around the hoop and defense against a driving player. The capability to use the Dr. Dish shooting machines from
OFFICIAL: St. Lifer named Assistant Basketball Coach at Florida Southern
Back on 10/12, I mentioned that Bryant DBO Luke St. Lifer was on the move (DAILY DIRT). Here’s the official release from Florida Southern announcing his hiring: Florida Southern College Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Mike Donnelly, added a familiar face to the sideline for the 2022-23 season after the departure and four years of service from
OFFICIAL: Wodajo named Head Basketball Coach at Wabash Valley
Back on October 5th, I mentioned that there has been a coaching change at NJCAA Wabash Valley College (JUCO DIRT). WVC has now made it official and named Isaac Wodajo as their new head coach. Here is the official release from the college: Wabash Valley College Athletics and Warriors Basketball are proud to announce that
Wallace joins Cal State East Bay Basketball staff
Dee Wallace has joined the men’s basketball coaching staff at Cal State East Bay for the 2022-23 season. Prior to joining the Pioneers, Wallace served one season as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Dominican University of California. Before Dominican, he was an assistant coach at Humboldt State in the role of recruiting coordinator, was
Rush named Head Basketball Coach at Morton College
When new Morton College men’s basketball coach Jon Rush talks, he describes things in pairs. His Twitter page lists Rush as an “X’s and O’s” junkie. He calls himself a mix of city and suburbs, having grown up on Chicago’s East Side before moving to west suburban Downers Grove prior to starting his freshman year of high
Stackhouse inks contract extension at Vandy
Candice Lee, vice chancellor for athletics and university affairs and athletic director, has extended the contract of fourth-year men’s basketball head coach Jerry Stackhouse, Vanderbilt announced. “The positive trajectory of our men’s basketball program under Coach Stackhouse is clear,” Lee said. “Committing to and investing in him as the leader is an important part of
Veteran Head Coach Dick Meader passes away
Dick Meader, the long-time head coach at both Maine-Farmington and Thomas College has passed away at the age of 76. Meader was the head coach at Thomas from 1971-1988, then moved on to UMF where he coached until he retired in 2020. In his 44 seasons as a head coach, Meader won 513 games. He
Mathews named Assistant Basketball Coach at McKendree
McKendree University men’s basketball coach George Suggs has announced the addition of Peoria, Ill., native Hank Mathews as his new assistant coach for the upcoming 2022-23 season. “Hank brings a great passion for the game of basketball. He is a proven winner, both as a collegiate player and coach and understands what it takes to be successful,” Suggs said.
OFFICIAL: Watts named Interim Head Coach at D2 Mercy College
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I mentioned this one last night – it’s now been made official by Mercy College. Here’s the release: Mercy College Director of Athletics Matt Kilcullen Jr. has announced the promotion of Chris Watts to Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Watts replaces Michael Maczko who has resigned his position at Mercy to accept a full-time assistant men’s basketball position at
Purifoy named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Talladega College
Talladega College (TC) names Preston Purifoy as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “I am honored to join the Talladega College Family. I’m looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences both on and off the court,” said Coach Preston Purifoy, assistant men’s basketball coach. Talladega College (TC) names Preston Purifoy as Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach. “I
D2 DIRT: Mercy’s Maczko departs for assistant spot
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Mike Maczko has resigned as the head basketball coach at D2 Mercy College (NY), and has accepted an assistant job D3 Baruch College (NY). Maczko took over at Mercy back in 2017, following a stint as an assistant at D2 Post University. He also served as a